临近 (lín jìn) — to approach (in time); to be close to (in space)
Definition
临近 (lín jìn) is a formal verb meaning 'to approach / be close to' in time or space — more neutral and literary than 接近 or 靠近 (drawn-out motion). 逼近 is stronger and typically for threats; 濒临 marks the verge of something negative.
verb
to approach (in time)to be close to (in space)
Examples
- 临近，。Bì yè lín jìn, tóng xué men dōu zài zhǎo gōng zuò.Graduation is approaching, and classmates are all looking for jobs.
- 临近，。Zhè jiā chāo shì lín jìn wǒ jiā, zǒu lù wǔ fēn zhōng jiù dào le.This supermarket is close to my home, a five-minute walk.
- 临近，。Jié zhǐ rì qī lín jìn, wǒ men dé kuài diǎn wán chéng.The deadline is approaching, we need to finish quickly.
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